Archive for May, 2010

Join us for the 3rd Annual Bike Philly Bike Ride! Â Would you like to bike through the heart of Philadelphia surrounded by bicyclists instead of cars?Â There are various distances and rest stops throughout the ride with plenty of snacks and liquids.Â Join us for a family-friendly bike tour celebrating the freedom of car-free Philadelphia streets. Bicyclists of all skill levels are welcome. Bike Philly rolls rain or shine.

This past February the Craigmeur Womenâ€™s race team took first place in the NJSC State race @ Pico, VT. When we had the NJSC award banquet on April 29, I was expecting to receive the usual plaque but too much of my surprise they won the annual sliver cup award. The annual sliver cup award has be given to the 1st place womenâ€™s team for the past 50 plus years and this was the first time Craigmeur has ever won the award.

So on May 5th club spring banquet, I presented the womenâ€™s race team of Anneliese Â Yombor, Dawn Mazzanti, Kim Hollister and Eleanor Young with â€œthe Cupâ€ and display to the membership the unveiling of the â€˜Craigmeur Ski Clubâ€ name on â€œthe Cupâ€. The cup will make its rounds to each individual racers home then it will be on displayed in the lodge until next April. So the next time you are at the lodge feel free to pour a beer into â€œthe Cupâ€ and have a victory drink for the women.

A near record turnout to this year’s End-Of-Season Party.Â Â As the skiing for this yearÂ comes to a close the summer fun begins.Â Congradulations to all the racers, especially the woman; 1st place in the state race!Â Â Many reflected on the great ski seasonÂ as they began looking forward to the upcomming spring, summer, and fallÂ and parties and events; there is sure to be something for everyone.Â

Be sure to check back often as newÂ events get added and fill the calendar.Â

Please join us for a bike ride on this beautiful scenic trail that starts in High Bridge, NJ. The trail is an old railroad path that has been converted into a pedestrian and bike trail. The trail is flat, hard packed fine white gravel and suitable for beginner to advance bike riders. It is recommended that you use a mountain or hybrid bike, although racing bikes can easily navigate the first half of the trail. Friends of Craigmeur Ski Club are welcome to join us. The trail is free! After the trip we will meet at Casa Maya Mexican Resturant in High Bridge for food and refreshments.Â It is a BYOB so plan accordingly.

Most people will want to do at least 12~14 miles of this round trip since it is the most scenic part of the trail. This part goes from Highbridge to Califonâ€™s Old train station and then back. The more adventurous or advanced riders can do 16 miles round trip. The 16 mile route will be chosen based on weather conditions.

The trail is easy to get to by car. You can get there from Chester via Rt 24 or by Route 80 in the Netcong area. Here are directions.

Columbia Trail driving directions:

Take Rt. 80 to 206 South to Rt. 24 (Chester).

Turn right onto take Rt. 24 West.

Â Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto NJ-24/CR-513/E MILL RD.

Â Continue to follow CR-513.

Turn RIGHT onto CR-513/CHURCH ST.

Continue to follow CR-513 to Main Street.

Â Afterwards, you will make a quick right into the municipal parking lot where we will meet.

Or, if you have a GPS use address 69 Van Sycle Place, High Bridge NJ – it’ll bring you right to the lot.

Â The Columbia Trail is across the street from the parking lot. The Restaurant is a block away from the parking lot and is an easy walk.Â

Please give yourself ample driving time to reach High Bridge. From Chester NJ, High Bridge is aboutÂ a half-hour driving time.

The “END OF THE SEASON PARTY” will take place at THE EXCHANGE in Rockaway at 8pm.Â This evening will include extra beverages and mark the start of the newly elected board for the club.Â Entertainment will be provided by Hans Winkler.

This is ONE RIDE you do not want to miss!Â Depending on YOUR schedule we may have two departure dates.Â One group may leave Thursday the 10th around 4pm or 5pm fromÂ 6 Campus Drive in Parsippany.Â The second group may leave Friday the 11th around 8am also from 6 Campus Drive in Parsippany.Â (Breakfast will be served in our cafeteria for this group before kickstands go up!)

We will all meet at the Americade on Friday.Â Â Saturday we will ride US 100 to Smugglers Notch.Â Sunday we will all ride home sometime after breakfast.

If we have 15 or more people attending this weekend the meals provided by the club chef “Phil” will be Saturday Breakfast and Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast.Â Lodging requires a sheet, pillowcase, thin blanket and toiletries!

You can sign up with Bob Apgar and Glenn DeSantis for this premier event by attending any meeting on the following dates at THE EXCHANGE May 5th, May 19th, June 2nd, June 16th, July 7th, July 21st or August 4th.Â ALL ATTENDEES MUST SIGN UP by August 4th.Â Due to capacity restrictions NO WALK-INS will be permitted.

This was ONE IN A MILLION.Â The 30,000 bikers were all gathering at the START of the ride as Craigmeur was headed to another START POINT.Â We stopped at a Port-A-John to take a group photo as we had MOST of the 30 riders in our group together and Olivier set our camera on a timer on a bike across the path and there was NOT ONE BIKER for 2-3 minutes until the SECOND the timer took this photo of our group!Â Gotta love it!

We did tailgate at the end of the ride with a little “change up” on grilling and location.Â All in all, a beautiful day to ride and we still stuck together through all the flaws! Â (Thank you Maryanne for joining the group with more food and kids to join our fun at the tailgate!)

Thank you Lee and Larry and Diane for your photos to remember our great feat of the 42 miles “plus” that we accomplished on this day!Â Good Memories!

What a beautiful day for a good bike ride with good people!Â Linda Freedman met us at the festival to join some for lunch and we all met at the beer garden before the ride back to our cars.Â Thanks Olivier for putting this together last minute as we all enjoyed the ride, time together and the festival!